Vacante (en. Vacant)

/baˈkante/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Position or job that is unoccupied.
The company has several vacant positions to fill.
La empresa tiene varias plazas vacantes por cubrir.
Room or space available in a facility.
There is a vacant room in the hotel.
Hay una habitación vacante en el hotel.

Etymology

From the Latin 'vacans', meaning 'unoccupied' or 'empty'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

vacant position
Position available to be filled.
puesto vacante
vacant room
Room or space that is unoccupied.
cámara vacante
vacant on the list
Name that appears for being a position unfilled.
vacante en la lista

Related Words

vacant
That is not occupied.
vacant
vacance
Period of inactivity or rest.
vacance
to vacate
Process of searching for or filling an empty position.
vacantear

Slang Meanings

Refers to someone who is unemployed.
After being fired, he is now a vacant.
Después de ser despedido, ahora es un vacante.
Term used to describe someone without commitments or responsibilities.
He is a vacant, always free to go out.
Es un vacante, siempre está libre para salir.